I didn't drive my 2004 Land Rover Freelander for approximately 5 months. Stupidly, I didn't even start it regularly. I wasn't thinking....

Of course, the battery died and is beyond the point of jumpability. This is a minor problem - I'll just buy it a new battery.

THE BIGGER PROBLEM, and my question: when I did have it jumped (quickly died again), I drove it around the block and noticed a scratching sound when I hit the brakes (which otherwise seemed to work fine). The truck had been running fine when I last drove it (many months ago), so I can't imagine that this would be "worn down brake pads." Have you seen this before on cars that have not been driven for a long time? What could it be, what can I expect when I take it to the shop, and how much money do you think I am looking at????

THANK YOU! Please email me if you've seen this before or can help give me an idea of what to expect at the shop.

 

Yes, that happens, but should correct itself after a few brake applications. The brake rotors develop a film of rust in a few weeks. Applying the brakes will clean them. Can you see the rotors? Do they look clean and shiny?

 

THANK YOU FOR THE RESPONSE. That'd be great news if this isn't ANOTHER expensive fix.

Can't see the Rotors -- too snowy in miserable Boston. Will look as soon as this weather passes.